Black Edge 3D
Provides precision 3D printing services using Form 1+ SLA printers for prototyping, metal casting patterns, and design assistance, enabling rapid part production from customer CAD files.
- CEO / Founder
- Mark James Faulder
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing from .obj/.stl files; 3D print to metal casting patterns; Design assistance services
Technological Advantage
Leverages consumer/prosumer-grade SLA technology (Form 1+) to provide cost-effective, high-resolution printing services with quick turnaround
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers accessible, high-resolution SLA 3D printing services with design support, reducing prototyping costs and lead times for customers without in-house AM capabilities.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in precision SLA printing using Form 1+ printers rather than industrial-scale equipment, offering potentially lower costs and faster turnaround for small-batch, high-detail parts compared to larger service bureaus
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Small to medium businesses, designers, engineers, and makers needing rapid prototyping or low-volume production
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Design; Engineering; Art/Modeling
Competitors
Shapeways; i.materialise; 3D Hubs (now Hubs)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company was dissolved on 3 November 2020; last accounts made up to 31 March 2019.
Major Milestones
Company incorporated March 15, 2017